Manufactured in 1896. Square based pinned blade front and folding ladder rear sights on a barrel marked with the two-line address ahead of the rear sight and "44 W.C.F." at the breech. British proofs are stamped on the right side of the barrel and receiver at the breech and bolt at the rear. The upper tang has the three-line model/patent marking. The left side of the receiver has a saddle ring. Mounted on a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with steel carbine buttplate featuring an engraved number "1" on the tang.

Very fine. The carbine retains 85% plus bright original high polish blue finish with the balance thinning to a brown. 60% original case colors remain on the hammer and lever. The rear barrel band has a replacement screw. The wood is fine with a minor missing surface chip (underside of forearm and slightly extending into the frame) and some minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.